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Articles
08.12.2021
"The Houston Astros Stole Bases and Signs - But Did They Also Steal Trade Secrets?" By: Thomas Muccifori & Anthony Fassano, IPWatchdog (August 12, 2021).
Articles
05.16.2019
The Potential Pitfalls to Hiring Candidates with Noncompete Agreements
"The Potential Pitfalls to Hiring Candidates with Noncompete Agreements" By: Thomas A. Muccifori, Esq. and Anthony M. Fassano, Esq.; Human Resource Executive, May 15, 2019.
Articles
04.02.2019
Navigating the Intersection of the Social Media Highway and Restrictive Covenants
"Navigating the Intersection of the Social Media Highway and Restrictive Covenants" By: Thomas A. Muccifori (New Jersey Lawyer/NJSBA, April 2019)
Client Advisories 24 results
Client Advisories
05.22.2023
The Minnesota Legislature last week passed a new law rendering void and unenforceable all future covenants not to compete with an employee or independent contractor, except for agreements entered into in connection with the sale or dissolution of a business. When signed into law by the Minnesota Governor, Minnesota will join California, Oklahoma and North Dakota, as states to outright ban employment related non-compete agreements ("noncompetes"). We’ve previously written about similar efforts underway in other states to do the same.
Client Advisories
03.21.2023
Pennsylvania is Considering Banning All Non-Competes for all Healthcare Practitioners
On March 15, 2023, Pennsylvania State Senators Brooks, Cappelletti and Kane introduced the Healthcare Practitioner Non-Compete Act (Senate Bill No. 521) which, if enacted, would render any healthcare non-compete agreement unenforceable in Pennsylvania, for all healthcare practitioners and groups. But, there is a catch—the Act only applies if the healthcare practitioner is dismissed. There is another catch—the term “dismissed” is not defined in the Act. This could lead to litigation over the issue of whether “dismissed” includes an employee who was fired with cause, without cause, or constructively terminated forcing the employee to leave without being “dismissed.” It remains to be seen whether any of those scenarios would constitute “dismissed” rendering the non-compete agreement unenforceable under the Act.
In the News 2 results
In the News
06.15.2023
A company’s ability to block employees from going to work for a competitor keeps getting narrower and less legally certain, as state limits on restrictive employment contracts spread alongside federal scrutiny. Minnesota became the fourth state to ban virtually all employee noncompetes and New York may soon be following. Thomas Muccifori, Chair of Archer's Trade Secret Protection and Non-Compete Group, has been closely monitoring other efforts to ban employment related non-compete covenants so that our multi-state clients can be aware of changes in state law and plan accordingly. Tom was recently quoted in Chris Marr's Bloomberg article, "States Add to ‘Fire Hose’ of Noncompete Issues Vexing Employers." When asked his thoughts on the non-compete debate, Tom stated, “it’s really a seismic change in the landscape of these agreements happening at the state level and at the regulatory level.”
In the News
05.12.2021
Archer Partner Thomas Muccifori was recently quoted in an article by the New Jersey Law Journal, “Lawyers Anticipating the New Normal Call Post-Boundary Life 'a Gift and a Curse” published on May 11, 2021. This article takes a looks at different perspectives about the pandemic’s effect on personal and professional lives and the eventual return to the office.
Press Releases 26 results
Press Releases
01.21.2020
Thomas A. Muccifori, chair of Archer’s Trade Secret Protection and Non-Compete Group, gives his thoughts on a Senate bill restricting noncompete agreements in this article in the Human Resource Executive Magazine.
Press Releases
06.12.2019
Mentors Guide Attorneys Through 'Precarious Intersection,' Archer's Muccifori Says
"Mentors Guide Attorneys Through 'Precarious Intersection,' Archer's Muccifori Says", New Jersey Law Journal, June 10, 2019.
Press Releases
03.28.2019
Archer is pleased to announce Thomas A. Muccifori has been chosen by the New Jersey Law Journal to receive its Professional Excellence Award in the area of Mentorship. Mr. Muccifori was chosen as a standout Mentor by the Journal, which sought to recognize attorneys who perform the vital job of guiding younger generations of lawyers to achieve professional excellence. The award honors thought leaders, leaders to up-and-coming practitioners, and leaders in their practice and industry areas. This year’s honorees will be recognized at the Law Journal’s Professional Excellence Event on June 12th at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park.
Speaking Engagements & Seminars 6 results
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
12.08.2023
Please join us for a complimentary Labor & Employment Breakfast Seminar. This course will cover the major state and federal laws affecting labor and employment law.
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
02.16.2022
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM EST
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
04.20.2016
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